Italian Strawberry Lemonade
A delightful blend of sweet strawberries and tart lemon, this refreshing drink captures the essence of summer in a cup.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sugar Adjust to your taste
- 4 cups water Chilled recommended
- 1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
- Fresh leaves basil, for garnish For an aromatic finish
- Ice cubes To chill the drink
Instructions
Preparation
- Add the hulled strawberries, fresh lemon juice, sugar, and alcohol-free vanilla extract into a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture using a fine sieve into a pitcher, pressing down to remove any seeds.
- Pour in the water and stir well until everything is beautifully combined.
- Toss in fresh basil leaves for an aromatic essence.
- Serve over ice, garnishing with extra strawberries or basil leaves if desired.
Notes
Best served ice-cold. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Always stir before serving again. For long-term storage, freeze in ice cube trays.